Summer Thus Far

So our summer fun started early this year because of the lack of snow days. Our last day of school was May 24th. Six weeks in and I have enjoyed every minute of it. Cole and I go to the Fayetteville Farmer's Market every week, along with Baby Bookworms at the Library. We have spent the majority of our time playing out back in our miniature pool, having play dates, reading, watching Sesame Street, doing puzzles, coloring, and playing with MegaBloks. I have been good about going to the gym ever other day, but not so good about eating out. I will have to work on that more in July. So to catch you all up, here are some pics from the end of May and June.

 

Papaw came to visit for a month. It was truly a great visit. It was so fun to see Larry and Cole interact.Cole loves his Papaw. While Larry was in town, we took Cole to get his first haircut.

 

 

I can't believe Cole is such a little man now. At his 15 month checkup, he weighed 27lbs 4oz (70%) and was 30.5 inches (50%). He truly is growing up.

Fun with daddy!

 

 

 

 

This boy loves the water!

 

 

 

I have been working with Cole on blowing bubbles, putting his face in the water, holding our breath, and kicking. He does a pretty good job if I do say so. He loves the water just like his Mama. My goal next summer is for him to really be swimming. Cole has become an expert climber. He can climb up onto the couch, along with shutting our doors. He knows how to put up his dirty clothes and throw away trash. He loves to help me load the wet laundry into the dryer and sweep. He has become a great little helper.

Cole's new favorite toy is a stuffed animal that Papaw Larry gave him. It belonged to Luke's mother, Carol. It makes me tear up how just one day he picked it up and immediately fell in love with the teddy bear. We call it "CarolBear."

 

Time with Mama!

We are looking forward to an amazing July. We are taking our first flight with Cole to Chicago to see friends and then off to Virginia Beach to see family. I can't wait!